Site built components (Foundation, hard scape, soft scape, utilities, others — by site general contractor)

I also realize that financing is a major component, but lately I have the attitude that just because you loan a welder to me and I go off and construct the Eiffel tower, it doesn't mean I want to split the finished product with you 50/50. 

I am a newbie realtor/investor in SacramentoI feel like it's more about the determined factor w/ that you'll win even if you took a loss on your first deal.I connected w/investors on meetup app& contacted CL post that offered cashed buying &asked them what they did & how they did it.My uncle spent $20,000 on a program and took action on one house but everything he did was bottom line common sense Be prepared for the unexpected Are you still clear in worse case scenario?

These problems will come up, which should be able to be covered by cash reserves once the maintenance fund grows (or are minor and you just take care of it out-of-pocket until then)- but what about a major unexpected expense either so large it wipes out reserves or soon enough after taking possession that there's little cash flow to cover it and you have to reach deep into your own pocket.

@John Teachout it was a risky move, we had ran out of money and just my luck during the rehab we had discovered unexpected items that needed attention to be repaired.

Easily half the value in residential real estate comes from the fact that you (or, rather, your buyer) can convert that sticker price to 360 easy monthly payments at a fixed low interest rate, it's super important for homeowners to ensure they aren't giving that value component up when they improve or change a property.... you aren't the only person who would LOVE to offer that price, but only if you can convert 80% of it into 360 easy monthly payments.

Should you need to get your hands on some money because of unexpected life events, you're going to want to have put that "quick access" money in a place that is far easier/quicker to liquidate than syndication shares or physical real estate.

A simple cheap homeowner's kit of hand tools usually sold in a plastic-formed case should also be one of the starter components, not the very cheapest ones that don't have an adjustable crescent wrench.

A sale can go sideways at the last minute, or have unexpected delays. 

Agreed about the contractors - I'm just gathering more info still on every component to try and get the most accurate bid.